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Unit 1B Vocabulary List
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Molecule | A group of atoms bonded together. |
| Organic | A compound containing carbon made by living things. |
| Nutrient | substance required by your body for energy, growth, repair and maintenace. |
| Protein | Used to build and repair the body; found in nuts, meat and milk. |
| Lipids | Used for long term energy, as know as fat |
| Carbohydrates | Used for short term energy; found in pasta, bread and vegetables. |
| Enzyme | A protein that speeds up a chemical reaction. |
| Substrate | The substance an enzyme works on. |
| Pepsin | An enzyme that works in the stomach to break down protein. |
| Amylase | An enzyme found in saliva that breaks down carbohydrates (starch) |
| Calorie | The unit used to measure food energy. |
| Vitamins | Found in small amounts in foods, play a role in metabolism |
| Minerals | Inorganic substances not nade by living things. |
| Body Mass Index | Weight in pound/Height in inches X 703 (healthy adult BMI = 18.5 to 25.0) |
| Nutrition Fact Label | Found on the outside of food packages listing ingredients and calories. |